Hapkido, the Korean art of self-defence
Complete. Well-Rounded. Pragmatic. Effective. Efficient.
Complete. Well-Rounded. Pragmatic. Effective. Efficient.
Founded in 1979 by 8th Dan Korean Grandmaster Sung Su Kim, the Australian Hapkido Association (AHA) is one of the Top Martial Arts organisations in Australia. It is a professional association grouping 20 of the leading Hapkido Clubs nationwide, it is led by 10 high level Hapkido Masters & has thousands of trainees.
You will be trained following the precise and detailed AHA Hapkido Belt Syllabus (from White to Black Belt)
You will be assessed and graded following the AHA belt-grading high standards, expectations, rules and processes
Belt Certificates are issued by the AHA: you will be getting a Belt Certificate that has an Australian stamp and recognition
If you visit Australia for vacation or work, you can train at any of the AHA clubs there and attend the Annual AHA Camp
You will learn and work on a variety of Kicks, Blocks, Punches & Strikes, for both power and speed
You will learn Joint Locks, Throws, Swipes and how to defend against attacks and weapons such as grabs, knives, sticks etc.
You will learn different types of break falls to protect your body in case you fall or are thrown by your attacker
You will spar with fellow trainees, in a friendly and safe environment, to put into practice what you have learned
You will learn different patterns and drills: they are designed to teach you how to apply long-range and short-range defence techniques in a controlled environment
You will learn how to use objects around you (e.g. sticks, magazines, belts, scarves etc.) and turn them into defence tools if/when you are attacked
Each Training Session lasts between 75-90 minutes: during this time you will be pushed physically and mentally, giving you a great cardio, strength and mobility workout
You will learn how to breathe and calm your body and mind down
Taibeet Hapkido Self-Defence Academy (THASA) is the Self-Defence Division of Taibeet Ltd.
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